# Walk Easy Pedorthics

> Walk Easy is a specialist pedorthic clinic in NSW, Australia, providing custom medical footwear, orthoses, and footwear modifications. We serve patients with diabetes, arthritis, neurological conditions, and other foot health needs through clinics in Tamworth, Newcastle (Cardiff), and visiting locations across regional NSW.

Walk Easy is a professional pedorthic service founded by Craig Laird, with 36+ years of experience in custom medical footwear. We use advanced 3D scanning and CAD/CAM technology to create precision-fit footwear and orthoses.

**Key Services:**
- Custom-made footwear (built from 3D scans of the patient's feet)
- Medical-grade footwear (prefabricated therapeutic shoes)
- Custom moulded orthoses (3D printed/milled orthotics)
- Footwear modifications (rocker soles, heel raises, wedges, etc.)
- Biomechanical assessments

**Funding Accepted:**
- NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
- DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs)
- EnableNSW (NSW Health equipment scheme)
- iCare (workers compensation)
- Private health insurance
- Self-funded patients

**Clinic Locations:**
1. **Tamworth** (Main Clinic): 21 Dowe St, Tamworth NSW 2340
2. **Newcastle/Cardiff**: 43 Harrison St, Cardiff NSW 2285 (Opened 2024)
3. Visiting clinics: Inverell, Armidale, Moree, Gunnedah, and other regional NSW locations

## About

- [About Walk Easy](https://walkeasy.com.au/about): Our story, team, and approach to pedorthic care
- [Our Clinics](https://walkeasy.com.au/clinics): All clinic locations overview
- [Tamworth Clinic](https://walkeasy.com.au/clinics/tamworth): Head office at 21 Dowe St, Tamworth NSW 2340
- [Newcastle Clinic](https://walkeasy.com.au/clinics/newcastle): Cardiff clinic at 43 Harrison St, Cardiff NSW 2285
- [Contact](https://walkeasy.com.au/contact): Phone, email, and enquiry form

## Services

- [All Services Overview](https://walkeasy.com.au/services): Complete list of pedorthic services
- [Custom Footwear](https://walkeasy.com.au/services/custom-footwear): Bespoke footwear made from 3D scans
- [Medical Grade Footwear](https://walkeasy.com.au/services/medical-grade): Therapeutic prefabricated footwear
- [Custom Orthoses](https://walkeasy.com.au/services/orthoses): 3D printed custom orthotics
- [Footwear Modifications](https://walkeasy.com.au/modifications): Rocker soles, raises, wedges, and more
- [3D Scanning](https://walkeasy.com.au/services/scanning): Digital foot and leg scanning technology
- [Assessments](https://walkeasy.com.au/services/assessments): Biomechanical and footwear assessments

## Funding & Referrals

- [NDIS Participants](https://walkeasy.com.au/ndis): Information for NDIS-funded patients
- [DVA Clients](https://walkeasy.com.au/dva): Department of Veterans' Affairs coverage
- [EnableNSW](https://walkeasy.com.au/enable): NSW Health equipment program
- [Refer a Patient](https://walkeasy.com.au/referrals): Referral form for health professionals

## Educational Articles

Expert guides about pedorthic care and foot health:

- [Articles Hub](https://walkeasy.com.au/articles): All educational articles
- [When Is Custom Footwear Needed?](https://walkeasy.com.au/articles/when-is-custom-footwear-needed): Conditions that require custom-made footwear
- [Custom vs Prefabricated Footwear](https://walkeasy.com.au/articles/custom-vs-prefabricated-footwear): Comparison guide to help you choose
- [Diabetic Footwear Guide](https://walkeasy.com.au/articles/diabetic-footwear-guide): Footwear solutions for diabetic foot care
- [AFO-Compatible Footwear](https://walkeasy.com.au/articles/afo-compatible-footwear): Shoes for ankle-foot orthoses and braces

## Optional

- [Evidence Base](https://walkeasy.com.au/evidence): Research and evidence supporting pedorthic interventions
- [Resources](https://walkeasy.com.au/resources): Downloadable guides and educational materials
- [Terms and Conditions](https://walkeasy.com.au/terms-and-conditions): Legal terms of service
- [Privacy Policy](https://walkeasy.com.au/privacy-policy): How we handle patient data